PG Cert Systemic Thinking and Practice
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- This course builds on 11 years' experience of training in Systemic Practice at Derby.
- Our course team are skilled systemic therapists who practise in a variety of agency settings and so offer contemporary theory and practice.
- It's aimed at multi-agency, multi-professional participants who work with a range of client groups presenting a range of challenges, symptoms, issues or difficulties.
- There's an emphasis on creating a safe group context both in the academic and clinical aspects of the course, to facilitate learning.
- The research appraisal half module is delivered jointly with participants from Postgraduate Certificate programmes in different models, for example Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy which offers the opportunity to view research issues from many perspectives.
- The course is accredited by the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) at Intermediate level.
- Following successful completion of the course, you would be eligible to carry on training to Clinical MSc level.
About the course
The course would be of interest to you if you wish to extend your knowledge of systemic practice and if you have successfully completed the University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy or equivalent Foundation level training. The Postgraduate Certificate will enhance your knowledge and skills and is accredited as intermediate level training. It's taught in a modular programme.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
Each year of the Systemic Practice framework builds upon the last and is aimed at offering a strong theoretical underpinning of theory applied to practice settings.
This course is suitable for you if you wish to extend your knowledge and practice of systemic theory and family therapy ideas in the workplace. It's suitable for people who work in a variety of agency settings in statutory and non government projects and across all age groups.
It's a stand alone course and it's also the second year of a four year programme. If you have a host profession and wish to become a qualified family therapist/systemic psychotherapist, it also forms the first year of a three year programme towards the award of an MSc.
What our students say
"Working with different professions and learning a new approach together, is the best part of the course."
Lynne Collins, current student
"I enjoyed having the opportunity to consider my life experience and practice using a variety of system methods and approaches."
Maxine Holt, current student
"What have I had? A real challenge and a great experience."
"As well as learning some helpful techniques/ skills, I have really enjoyed meeting people and being in the group."
"I am privileged to be part of this group where I have met some exciting people. I have appreciated the freedom of speech in a non-judgemental atmosphere and will never forget the warmth and laughter of the group."
How you'll learn
You'll learn in different ways:
- Lectures and reading seminars to develop your knowledge base and enhance critical faculties
- Experiential exercises to develop your skills, application of ideas and self-reflexivity
- Skills practice work to enhance your skills and promote application of ideas at work
- Small group personal and professional development work to develop self reflexivity and skills
- Seminars to support your learning
- Self-supported study
How you're assessed
You'll complete assignments to demonstrate learning and application of ideas.
Anything else?
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Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
Fees*
UK/EU students
- £510 per single module (you usually take 4 of these modules in total)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2011 and August 2012. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
Part time: 1 yearEntry requirements
You'll need to have successfully completed the University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Practice ...
